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Eser Family History

Eser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eber, Eger, Oeser, Eder, Esper, Leser, Oser, Ewer, Keser, Esser

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Where is the Eser family from?

You can see how Eser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eser families living in Breconshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eser's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Eser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eser. 34% of Eser men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Eser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 299 immigration records available for the last name Eser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eser. For the veterans among your Eser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eser lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eser in 1944 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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